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Adding hints to questions

Providing additional clues or suggestions

Updated 2026/02/23

To activate the Hint feature, click the question editor settings on the right side of the question panel and check the Hint option under Additional Content in the question editor.

Once enabled, two new fields appear:

Hint title – The button label that will be displayed to test-takers. It can be customized as "Hint," "Clue," "Suggestion," or any other preferred text.

Hint content – The actual hint, which can contain formatted text, images, audio, or video.

Click the Hint checkbox under Additional Content.
Click the Hint checkbox under Additional Content.

Test-takers can access the hint by clicking the button labeled with the Hint title.

Turn the Preview switch on and click the arrow icon located below the question text to view the entered hint.
Turn the Preview switch on and click the arrow icon located below the question text to view the entered hint.
Why use hints?
Hints can improve the test-taking experience by:

Providing guidance without revealing the answer.
Encouraging critical thinking by offering subtle clues.
Supporting learners who need extra assistance without reducing test difficulty.
Allowing multi-step problem-solving in complex questions.

FAQ

Yes, hints support text formatting, images, files, audio, and video.

No, hints do not change scoring.

Yes, but the hint function is an additional content that by default comes as hidden and is shown whenever the test-taker clicks the hint button to reveal the content.